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Netball Test Series kick off

The Botswana and Eswatini netball Test Series kicked off in Jwaneng this morning.
The Botswana and Eswatini netball Test Series kicked off in Jwaneng this morning.

The Botswana and Eswatini netball Test Series kicked off in Jwaneng this morning.

The Series is for senior men and women national team players, and it will serve as a yardstick as Botswana prepares for international competitions. Botswana Netball Association (BONA) president, Mpopi Moatlhodi said they have been out of action for quite some time. "So in preparation for the Africa Cup, we need to test our readiness against a number of teams before the tournament," she said. The tournament comes to an end tomorrow.

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